Current local time in Hitchin, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Hitchin
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 36,099.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Hertfordshire |
| Coordinates: | 51°57′N / 0°17′W |
| Population: | 36,099 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Hitchin
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Hitchin is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Hitchin today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:45 |
| Day length: | 10h 14m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:03 – 18:27 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Hitchin
- New York+5 hHitchin is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHitchin is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHitchin is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Hitchin time
What time zone is Hitchin in?
Hitchin uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Hitchin observe daylight saving time?
Hitchin is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Hitchin and New York?
Right now Hitchin is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Hitchin and Abuja?
Right now Hitchin and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.